Change Y to I

Grade 4 Spelling Worksheet

Circle the rule that explains each spelling.

1. 1.

   "key" + -s = "keys". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A vowel comes before the y in "key", so keep the y and add -s.
   • Drop the y and add -s.
   • Always change y to i before an ending.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "key", so change y to i and add -s.
2. 2.

   "cry" + -ing = "crying". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Keep the y before -ing so the word does not get two i's in a row.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "cry", so keep the y and add -ing.
   • Drop the y and add -ing.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "cry", so change y to i and add -ing.
3. 3.

   "happy" + -ness = "happiness". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A consonant comes before the y in "happy", so change y to i and add -ness.
   • Double the y and add -ness.
   • Always keep the y and just add -ness.
   • Drop the y and add -ness.
4. 4.

   "family" + -es = "families". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A consonant comes before the y in "family", so change y to i and add -es.
   • Drop the y and add -es.
   • Always keep the y and just add -es.
   • Double the y and add -es.
5. 5.

   "enjoy" + -ed = "enjoyed". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always change y to i before an ending.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "enjoy", so change y to i and add -ed.
   • Double the y and add -ed.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "enjoy", so keep the y and add -ed.
6. 6.

   "try" + -ing = "trying". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • A consonant comes before the y in "try", so change y to i and add -ing.
   • Keep the y before -ing so the word does not get two i's in a row.
   • Drop the y and add -ing.
   • Always change y to i before an ending.
7. 7.

   "play" + -ed = "played". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Always change y to i before an ending.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "play", so change y to i and add -ed.
   • Double the y and add -ed.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "play", so keep the y and add -ed.
8. 8.

   "monkey" + -s = "monkeys". Which rule explains this spelling?

   • Drop the y and add -s.
   • A vowel comes before the y in "monkey", so keep the y and add -s.
   • A consonant comes before the y in "monkey", so change y to i and add -s.
   • Always change y to i before an ending.